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President Donald Trump said he is "looking at" allegations that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke violated ethics rules. "I think he’s doing an excellent job, but we will take a look at that, and we’ll probably have an idea on that in about a week.” | Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Trump: 'Looking at' Zinke, but 'I'm very happy with most of my Cabinet'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was "looking at" allegations that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke violated ethics rules and would consider making other changes to his Cabinet, but he said overall he was "very happy" with his administration.

“We’re looking at a lot of different things, including Cabinet,” Trump told reporters during a press conference. “I’m very happy with most of my Cabinet. We’re looking at different people for different positions. You know, it’s very common after the midterms. I didn’t want to do anything before the midterms, but I will tell you that for the most part, I’m extremely happy with my Cabinet.”

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“We’re looking at that, and I do want to study whatever is being said,” he said of Zinke, who is reportedly under a potential Justice Department criminal investigation and faces scrutiny of a land deal involving the chairman of Halliburton. "I think he’s doing an excellent job, but we will take a look at that, and we’ll probably have an idea on that in about a week.”

Asked if he planned to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, both of whom have drawn his criticism in recent months, Trump remained coy.

"I'd rather answer that at a little bit different time," he said.

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Trump also said he would be open to considering some of the Republican candidates who lost in Tuesday's midterms for roles in his administration.